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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2008
Very disappointing. The batter was WAY too dry. I had to add a bit of liquid (my mother suggested milk) so that I could drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the cookie sheet. The finished cookies are kind of floppy and also rather bland, as others have mentioned. I definitely won't be making these again to use up some of the seemingly endless supply of figs our tree is producing.
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Amimaedchen
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2008
This is a good recipe. I changed it a little bit, because I was pressed for time - I made a bar cookie. If I make this again (if I ever have fresh figs again, I will), I would cut down the baking powder just a little bit to make a denser cookie. They turned out a little cakey for my tastes, but the flavour is good!
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Emma Lo
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
Living In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2008
I recently gave figs a try and then was given a bag of them. I couldn't eat them fast enough before they started to rot so I found this recipe and it was perfect! Soo yummy and easy! So if your kids won't eat fresh figs (which is the best way) I highly recommend these cookie!
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Jaycee Limutau
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2008
Yum! Good soft cookie. I substituted cinnamon for clove and used butter instead of shortening. It was almost like a chewy oatmeal cookie. Great use for fresh figs!
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chrisg
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2008
I made these and they turned out yummy, I'll definitely make them again, but they weren't at all puffy and cake-like as the pictures and other reviews make them out to be. I didn't have cloves so I used nutmeg and vanilla, and I baked them for 12 minutes as the 15 minute batch came out overbaked.
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Lynsie
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2008
Very Yummmmmmmmmm!! Moist!! I added more than on cup of fresh figs!! I made it as cookies and a cakes. My family loved it. However, i couldnt eat it more am not that fond of figs!!!
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Salha.K
Cooking Level: Expert
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2008
These cookies were awesome!!! And soooo easy to make... A little taste of heaven. They're not to sweet and they really satisfy that afternoon snack attack. I made these cookies for these girls at work who all said they hated figs... Needless to say I've had numerous requests to make them again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2008
Yummy cookies. This is a great batter you can use for lots of cookies. I would add more nuts next time. And I used the green fig, I would use the brown fig next time I think . The fig didn't impart much flavor just texture. I also subbed cardamom for the clove b/c that is what I had. I will use this batter recipe again for other things! YUM..
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008
These cookies are yummy good. They are very much on the moist cakelike side for sure..I used 1/2 the cloves called for and replaced other half with cinnamon. My friend came over and i said have a cookie and she said,"Oh i don't do figs". I said just try it, she preceeded to eat several more and then a few more after that.
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MARYMAYBE
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Garland, Texas, USA
Living In: Rowlett, Texas, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008
Great fig recipe, although I changed a few things. I omitted the cloves. Also, Instead of using walnuts, I used pecans. I made the first batch into fairly large cookies. They were very cake like. The second batch, I made a lot smaller, they were perfect. Definitely will make these again!
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Lillian
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2007
I found this recipe for my boyfriend who is diabetic and has wheat allergies. He modified the recipe so he could eat them and they are great! I wasn't a fan of the "fig newton" or figs at all until I tried these! My daughter and I love these even though we're eating the "gluten free" kind!!!!
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Alayne
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Mora, Minnesota, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2007
Super moist, but rather bland.
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Stacy
Cooking Level: Beginning
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007
OK. not much flavor. I had just under a cup of figs. Will not make again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2007
This cookie is SO good! It is moist and sweet. It's almost cake like. I was a little worried after step 3 before the figs were added. The batter looked too dry. I made one slight change. I added about 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract and some lemon zest to the sugar/shortening mix. Very delicious!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2007
LOVE these! I used 1/2 ww flour as I do with all my cookies. Perfect recipe for a heavenly cookie. Figs forever :o)
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I like eggs
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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Living In: Grass Valley, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2007
These are very good. Very soft and cake like. If I do make these again, I'll put in a small cake pan. I didn't have any cloves, so I had to omit. I did put in 1/2 tsp vanilla. Now I just have to hope my neighbor gives me more figs!
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njmom
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Middletown, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Sayreville, New Jersey, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.16 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2007
I second SQUEAKYCHU's rating to a T! These cookies were wonderful! Are you looking for another great recipe for fresh figs? Use Diane's "Figs with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Bacon" (on this site), but read my review for a great tip!
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Jane
Living In: Oceanside, California, USA
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